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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · 3h

Doors open in 1.3 hours.

It's #BookshopDay!

Celebrate with DOUBLE PLUS STAMPS today.

We'll see you in 1.3 hours.

Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · 20h

Miriam Margolyes is coming to our shop!

Next Friday, October 17th from 12.30, Miriam will be signing her brand new book, The Little Book of Miriam.

There's no need to book in advance - just turn up on the day.

Arrive early to avoid disappointment!
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · 1d

*CURRY EVENT*

Wednesday 15th October from 6pm

Join us as we welcome Maunika Gowardhan to the shop! Maunika will be talking about her brilliant new book, Curry: Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens.

And yes, there will be tasters...

www.waterstones.com/events/curry...

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · 5d

*DYLAN THOMAS EVENT*

Join us on 16.10 from 6pm for what will be a fascinating event; Dylan Thomas expert Jeff Towns in conversation with Elaine Canning about his new book, The Wilder Shores of Dylan Thomas.

Details and tickets👇
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The Wilder Shores of Dylan Thomas - Jeff Towns in conversation with Elaine Canning | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · 7d

Doors open in 50 minutes.

Everyone, this is Wilma and Frodo.

Wilma and Frodo, this is everyone.

By day, they are normal, tiny dogs. By night, they solve crimes. Tiny crimes.

Their proudest achievement is that they're Very Good Dogs.

#DogsInBookshops

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · 7d

Miriam Margolyes is coming to @swanseastones!

That's right; actual MIRIAM MARGOLYES will be here on Friday 17th at 12.30, signing her brand new Little Book of Miriam.

There's no need to book - just turn up!

Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · 9d

We're very excited to announce that our October Welsh Book of the Month is Liz Hyder's award-winning novel #TheTwelve!

Deliciously spooky, it's centred on Welsh folklore and ancient ritual, as two sisters test a prophecy on the Winter Solstice with world-changing consequences.

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · 14d

*WILD RUNNING EVENT*

Join us next Wednesday, 1.10, from 6pm, as we welcome the award-winning Swansea writer Natalie Ann Holborow to the shop!

Natalie will be talking about her brand new book, Wild Running: South Wales with Bronwen Price.

Free entry!

www.waterstones.com/events/wild-...

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · 17d

Just two days until our event with million-selling author and artist, James Norbury!

Join us this Thursday, 25/9, from 6pm

James will be doing an art workshop celebrating his new Big Panda and Tiny Dragon book, A Beautiful World.

Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · 21d

What's everyone reading this weekend?

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · 23d

*ART WORKSHOP EVENT*

Thursday 25/9 from 6pm

James Norbury will be here for a Big Panda and Tiny Dragon event!

Hell be doing an art workshop celebrating his forthcoming book, A Beautiful World, which will be available on the night.

Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · 25d

Everyone, this is Alfie.

Alfie, this is everyone.

Alfie is 70% tongue.

His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.

#DogsInBookshops

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · Sep 6

What's everyone reading this weekend?

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · Sep 1

*Welsh Book of the Month revealed*

We are very excited to announce our Welsh Book of the Month for September, The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire, an irresistible dark fae romantasy inspired by Welsh mythology!

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · Aug 31

Everyone, this is Atlas.

Atlas, this is everyone.

Like his Greek mythological namesake, Atlas, um, invented astrology and is responsible for holding up the sky. Good boy.

His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.

#DogsInBookshops

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · Aug 28

*ART WORKSHOP EVENT*

Thursday 25/9 from 6pm

James Norbury will be here for a Big Panda and Tiny Dragon event!

Hell be doing an art workshop celebrating his forthcoming book, A Beautiful World, which will be available on the night.

Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...

A Beautiful World - Art Workshop with million-selling author James Norbury! | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · Aug 25

*EVENT - Julia Armfield in conversation with Eliza Clarke*

Wednesday 10.9 from 6pm

Julie and Eliza will be discussing their latest novels, Private Rites and She's Always Hungry.

Booking in advance is essential!

Details and tickets👇
www.waterstones.com/events/julia...

Julia Armfield in conversation with Eliza Clark | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · Aug 24

Tuesday is #Katabasis day!

We are opening at 8.30am

Be amongst the first to get your hands on the new book; we also have VERY limited quantities of tote bags and tees so first come, first served.
www.waterstones.com/events/katab...

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · Aug 23

Sorry for not posting anything for a while. Been reading War and Peace. It's hefty.

Anyway, we're back. Hi.

What have we missed? What's everyone reading?

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · Jul 29

*EVENT*

Join us on Wednesday 13th August for what will be a fascinating event!

Carwyn Jones will be taking about his new book, #VanishedWales, as seen on ITV, which explores the fascinating stories of our lost landmarks.

Details and tickets 👇
www.waterstones.com/events/vanis...

Vanished Wales - Places Lost in Living Memory as seen on ITV! | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · Jul 23

Thank you so much to Ian Watkins (H from Steps!) for our event today.

Thanks, also, to everyone who came along - it was a lovely afternoon!

We have limited SIGNED copies of Pride and the Rainbow Warriors in stock!

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · Jul 19

*MEET H FROM STEPS!*

Ian H Watkins will be here this Wednesday, 23.7, from 2pm, signing his brand new children's book, Pride & the Rainbow Warriors.

Walk-ins are welcome but booking ahead is recommended!👇
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · Jul 17

Everyone, this is Wilfred.

Wilfred, this is everyone.

Wilfred believes himself to be a large dog; the reality is that he's approximately 2 inches tall.

His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.

#DogsInBookshops

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · Jul 6

*SIGNING EVENT*

H from Steps is coming to Waterstones Swansea!

Ian H Watkins will be here on Wednesday 23.7 from 2pm, signing his brand new children's book, Pride & the Rainbow Warriors.

Walk-ins welcome but booking ahead is recommended!👇
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...

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Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · Jul 4

Thank you so much to Emma Swan, author of our brilliant children's book of the month, for popping in to the shop!

We now have limited SIGNED COPIES of #CruiseShipKid in stock - the perfect summer holidays read!

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